Setting the pace surprise team of the cup Dedza Young Soccer Saints date Civo United on Friday at Civo Stadium.
The Super League rookies would like to build on from their historical win over Kamuzu Barracks after penalty shoot-out as they attempt to break new grounds in the cup.
The outspoken and flamboyant coach Milias Polefera Jegwe is upbeat on playing against.
“There’s no more way of saying thank you to our fans than winning the cup. We are determined to do that and this should start with the game against Civo,” Jegwe said.
Mighty Be Forward Wanderers, whose world has crumbled after two consecutive losses since the Super League second round kicked off, two weeks ago, have a mountain to climb to overcome Red Lions on Saturday at Kamuzu Stadium.
Wanderers and Red Lions would seek to redeem themselves from not a pleasant weekend after losing in the Super League to Kamuzu Barracks and Bullets respectively.
Silver Strikers enjoying a new lease of life under the tutelage of new coach Young Chimodzi face Blue Eagles on Saturday at Silver Stadium.
Moyale and Bullets will finish off the quarterfinal berth on Saturday at Civo Stadium.
According to Football Association of Malawi (FAM) Gomezgani Zakazaka in the semi-finals, the winner in the match between Civo and Dedza will face winner between Moyale and Bullets and the winner in the match between Silver and Eagles will take on the victor between Lions and Wanderers.
Dedza and Wanderers qualified for the quarter-finals through the preliminary games after beating Kamuzu Barracks and Mafco respectively.
The four teams were voted for to join the Bullets, Mighty Wanderers, Civo United, Silver Strikers, Red Lions and Moyale Barracks.
Standard Bank Cup Quarter Finals
Friday 25th September
Civo United versus Dedza Young Soccer at Civo Stadium 14:30hrs
Saturday 26th September
Red Lions versus Be Forward Wanderers at Kamuzu Stadium 14:30hrs
Silver Strikers versus Blue Eagles at Silver Stadium 14:30hrs
Sunday 27th September
Moyale versus Big Bullets at Civo Stadium 14:30hrs
